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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #42162 Short Observations
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You will hear a recording of an amateur meteorologist discussing the impact of climate change on weather patterns. Some words in the transcription differ from what the speaker said. Please click on the words that are different.
* Click on the words that are different from what you hear
Result:

Correct Transcript:

Hello everyone, I'm excited to share my observations on how climate change is affecting our weather patterns. In recent years, we've seen a significant increase in extreme weather events, from droughts to floods, which are becoming more common and intense. This change is not only due to global warming but also impacts the predictability of weather, making it more difficult for scientists to forecast. Additionally, the warming of our planet has led to the melting of ice caps, contributing to rising sea levels and threatening coastal communities. It's essential that we recognise these changes and take action to mitigate their effects.
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Printed "experiences", the speaker says "observations"

Explanation: Listen for "share my observations on". The printed word "experiences" is on the page. They start with different letters, so listen to the whole word.

Printed "making", the speaker says "becoming"

Explanation: You will hear "are becoming more common". You see "making" in the text. Both words end the same, so listen to the start of the word.

Printed "unpredictable", the speaker says "difficult"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "more difficult for scientists". It shows "unpredictable" in writing. The words start with different letters and the meanings do not match, so follow the sound.

Printed "scaring", the speaker says "threatening"

Explanation: Listen again to "threatening coastal communities". The page has "scaring" instead. They finish the same way, so focus on the first letter and the rest.

Printed "impacts", the speaker says "effects"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "mitigate their effects". The printed word "impacts" is shown. They share the same ending, so focus on the sound, not the meaning.

"weather" matches the audio

Explanation: "our weather patterns" looks repeated, so it may trick you. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

"warming" matches the audio

Explanation: "global warming but" sits near other changes and may seem odd. It is spoken exactly as printed, so do not click it.

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